Language in a Cultural Context (Gender)
The external assessment of Part 1 of your English Language and Literature course is known as Written Task 1. You will repeat this assessment next year in a different part of the course, and you will choose the version that will be submitted to IB. This grade will account for 10% of your score for the two year course.
As with the Further Oral Activity you should approach this year's Written Task 1 as though it will be the one your are submitting for external assessment.
Task:
You will write an 800-1000 word written assignment that addresses a gender related topic and a rationale of 200-300 words. You may not write an essay instead you may choose from the list of suggestions or seek approval of another type of written task.
Blog
Petition
Speech
Feature Article
Opinion Editorial
Letter or Pair/Group of letters to the editor
Interview
**Read several examples of your text type and model yours after the best examples. Utilize the same level of diction, same types of rhetorical strategies, the same structure etc
Complete or revise your rationale after you have written the assignment so that you can explain how you have addressed all the criteria listed on your proposal sheet.
The rationale must explain:
How the content of the task is linked to a particular part of the course and its learning outcomes. Our essential questions were:
How is gender identity constructed?
How does one's culture affect one's understanding of a text?
How can language be used to convey or challenge traditional social roles?
How are individuals impacted by society's standards regarding gender?
How the task is intended to explore particular aspects of the course
The nature of the task chosen
Information about the audience, purpose and the social, cultural or historical context in which the task is set
The rationale should not only include knowledge about the text or topic studied but also about the formal conventions of the text type produced and how they relate to the aims of the task.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Latin America Research Project - 10H
Latin American Revolutions Project 10H
By the late 1700's, the revolutionary spirit that engrossed the United States and Europe spread to Latin America. People were dissatisfied with their social and political limitations and began to demand change.
Directions:::: As a group, you will research one of the assigned Latin American countries and become experts about its revolution. You will then create a presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, I-Movie etc) and teach the class about your assigned country.
Below is a list of the countries to be researched:
Mexico
Brazil
Haiti
Venezuela
Argentina
El Salvador
Dominican Republic
If there is a Latin American country your group would like to study that is NOT on the list, please let me know and we can discuss it.
In your presentation you must include:
- A brief biography and a picture of the revolutionary leader(s)
How did he rise to power/position of leadership? In what way did he lead the revolt? How was he a successful leader? How was he an unsuccessful leader?
- Evaluation of the Revolution
What were the causes (think about social, political, and economic reasons) of the Revolution? How did it begin? What social classes were involved and why? What were some important battles?
- Results of the Revolution
Who became leader, What were the social, political, and econmic results of the Revolution? Explain if you believe the Revolution was successful or not. Please include two maps of your country: one before the Revolution and one after the Revolution.
Individual
Each individual in the group will be responsible for handing in two individual assessments:
Self Evaluation/Reflection using the project rubric
1 page written response to this statement in regard to Latin America
Revolutions: Do the ends justify the means? Please use specific examples from your research and your class notes from the presentations.
Biography Resource Center
ABC CLIO History Databases
World History Collection
Worldbookonline
World History in Context
password: long_log
Directions:::: As a group, you will research one of the assigned Latin American countries and become experts about its revolution. You will then create a presentation (PowerPoint, Prezi, I-Movie etc) and teach the class about your assigned country.
Below is a list of the countries to be researched:
Mexico
Brazil
Haiti
Venezuela
Argentina
El Salvador
Dominican Republic
If there is a Latin American country your group would like to study that is NOT on the list, please let me know and we can discuss it.
In your presentation you must include:
- A brief biography and a picture of the revolutionary leader(s)
How did he rise to power/position of leadership? In what way did he lead the revolt? How was he a successful leader? How was he an unsuccessful leader?
- Evaluation of the Revolution
What were the causes (think about social, political, and economic reasons) of the Revolution? How did it begin? What social classes were involved and why? What were some important battles?
- Results of the Revolution
Who became leader, What were the social, political, and econmic results of the Revolution? Explain if you believe the Revolution was successful or not. Please include two maps of your country: one before the Revolution and one after the Revolution.
Individual
Each individual in the group will be responsible for handing in two individual assessments:
Self Evaluation/Reflection using the project rubric
1 page written response to this statement in regard to Latin America
Revolutions: Do the ends justify the means? Please use specific examples from your research and your class notes from the presentations.
Biography Resource Center
ABC CLIO History Databases
World History Collection
Worldbookonline
World History in Context
password: long_log
IB HOTA - Internal Assessment Research
The following information is needed for your proposal:
General Topic of Investigation
Possible Thesis Question
Relevant People, Concepts, Events or Situations
Eight Appropriate Sources
Use the following links to access information on possible sources
On the Library Website - go to good research sources for a list of appropriate websites on many historical events
World History Collection
ABC Clio History Collection
Biography Resource Center
US History Collection
General Topic of Investigation
Possible Thesis Question
Relevant People, Concepts, Events or Situations
Eight Appropriate Sources
Use the following links to access information on possible sources
On the Library Website - go to good research sources for a list of appropriate websites on many historical events
World History Collection
ABC Clio History Collection
Biography Resource Center
US History Collection
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Introduction to Culture Activity - Cultural Foods
Goal: Your task is to research a specific culture and
cuisine. This activity will focus on taking information from printed books, not
the internet. This activity will count as a quiz grade. As you research your culture, please respond
to the following questions
What is the geographic location of your culture? What influences does this have on the food that is eaten?
Describe one major holiday. Please include any food that is eaten
Identify 6 Special Ingredients
Define 2 of them that you are not familiar with.
Please describe in detail one of the recipes in your book. Why did this look good to you? What are the main flavor components? When would you serve this dish? Is this a dish that possible to make in class this year? Why or Why not?
Give the following information for the book you used:
Title
Publisher
City of publisher
Copyright date
Exit Activity
List one interesting fact about your culture to share with the class
What is the geographic location of your culture? What influences does this have on the food that is eaten?
Describe one major holiday. Please include any food that is eaten
Identify 6 Special Ingredients
Define 2 of them that you are not familiar with.
Please describe in detail one of the recipes in your book. Why did this look good to you? What are the main flavor components? When would you serve this dish? Is this a dish that possible to make in class this year? Why or Why not?
Give the following information for the book you used:
Title
Publisher
City of publisher
Copyright date
Exit Activity
List one interesting fact about your culture to share with the class
Monday, September 8, 2014
10H English Assignment - Evidence Based Argument Assignment
Should Parents Share Images of Their Kids Online?
Please read the articles provided at the link below:
NYTIMES
Task:
Carefully read each of the 6 brief articles provided. Use evidence from at least 3 of the texts and write a well-developed argument about this topic.
Guidelines:
Establish your claim
Distinguish your claim from counterclaim (alternate or opposing claims)
Use specific, relevant and sufficient evidence from at least 3 of the texts to develop your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number (example: Text 1)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
Please read the articles provided at the link below:
NYTIMES
Task:
Carefully read each of the 6 brief articles provided. Use evidence from at least 3 of the texts and write a well-developed argument about this topic.
Guidelines:
Establish your claim
Distinguish your claim from counterclaim (alternate or opposing claims)
Use specific, relevant and sufficient evidence from at least 3 of the texts to develop your argument
Identify the source that you reference by text number (example: Text 1)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
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